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Velocity Nitro 5
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Versatile Nitrofoam daily trainer with PumaGrip outsole.
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Our verdict
At £110, the Velocity Nitro 5 is one of the cheaper daily trainers from a major brand, and that price is a big part of its appeal. It's a neutral running shoe for everyday miles: easy runs, steady efforts and the odd pickup in pace. Puma has dropped the heel-to-toe drop to 8mm from the 9.7mm of the Velocity Nitro 4 and added a little stack, but reviewers mostly describe it as a modest update rather than a new shoe.
Grip and stability are where testers agree. The PumaGrip outsole holds on wet roads and towpaths better than most trainers, and the ride stays planted. Cushioning is where they split. One reviewer found the Nitrofoam soft and forgiving, others felt the forefoot went thin on longer runs. If you want more bounce for faster days, Puma's Deviate Pure Nitro costs £40 more. As a dependable, grippy daily training shoe at a fair price, we'd call it a good buy, not a class leader.
Key features
- PumaGrip outsoleIs the standout. Testers found it held on wet tarmac, towpaths and light gravel, and the thick rubber layer should wear slowly.
- Nitrofoam midsoleGives you a soft, forgiving landing at easy paces, though reviewers disagree on how much protection is left late in a long run.
- 8mm dropIs lower than on the Velocity Nitro 4, so the shoe feels a little less heel-led if you land nearer your midfoot.
- Broad, planted platformKeeps your foot steady without any posts or guiding features, so neutral runners who like a calm ride will feel at home.
- Padded heel and tongueLock your heel in place and stop the laces pressing on the top of your foot.
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Runners on a budget who want a major-brand daily trainer without paying £140
- Anyone who runs on wet roads, towpaths or light gravel and values grip
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Extra information
Fit & sizing
Reviewers don't fully agree on length. Two called it true to size, while a third found Puma's sizing a little long and suggested half a size down for narrow feet. Most runners will be fine in their usual size, but if you're between sizes and have a slim foot, the smaller one is worth trying.
Width matters more here. The heel and midfoot are narrow, and one review flagged a shallow toe box that could press on higher-volume feet. The forefoot itself is a normal width, so the squeeze is mostly through the middle of the shoe. Heel hold is secure, helped by a firm counter and generous padding. If your feet are wide, the Brooks Ghost 17, which comes in wide fits, is a safer place to start.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
It's a traditional ride with no big rocker. You land, roll through a smooth heel transition and toe off through a flexible forefoot. Reviewers found it easy to run in at easy and steady paces, and it copes with strides or a short surge without fuss. Push harder and it runs out of ideas: one tester felt the lower forefoot stack left them short of pop at tempo pace. It's a shoe for the bulk of your week rather than your sessions.
Cushioning
Reviews split here. Doctors of Running found the foam very soft and said it felt like more cushion than the stack suggests. RTINGS rated the protection as mediocre and said the midsole felt thin, and bottomed out, on longer efforts. Both can be true: comfortable for everyday easy runs, less so as the distance and the forces go up. If long runs are your priority, a higher-stack trainer will serve you better.
Stability
It's a neutral shoe with no posts or guide rails, yet reviewers rated it stable. A broad platform, a gentle sole flare, small sidewalls at the rear and the moderate stack keep your foot planted, and the secure upper helps too. If you roll in a little and don't want a dedicated support shoe, it's one of the steadier neutral options at this price. If you need real support, look at a proper stability shoe.
Upper & comfort
The mesh upper is comfortable and breathes well, with a padded collar and a moderately padded tongue that stops the laces biting. It feels robust rather than race-light, which suits a shoe built to rack up miles. The catch is the narrow midfoot covered above: comfortable if the shape suits you, cramped if it doesn't.
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Specifications
| Category | Daily |
| Surface | Road |
| Drop | 8mm |
| Heel Stack | 35mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 27mm |
| Weight | 230g |
| Carbon Plated | No |
| Stability | No |
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